The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus: During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and ValensGood Press, 19. nov. 2019 - 598 sider This historical book covers the period from the accession of the emperor Nerva in 96 AD to the death of Valens in 378 AD. The book provides insight into the politics, society, and culture of the Roman Empire during this period. |
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... rest, and recovered from their fears, they attacked several wealthy towns; but being presently scared by the support given to the citizens by some squadrons of horse which happened to be at hand, and which they would not venture to ...
... rest, and recovered from their fears, they attacked several wealthy towns; but being presently scared by the support given to the citizens by some squadrons of horse which happened to be at hand, and which they would not venture to ...
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... that if the Cæsar were to quit those countries it would be dangerous to leave Ursicinus in the East, with no one to check his designs, if he should cherish ambitious notions. 3. And these counsels were supported by the rest of.
... that if the Cæsar were to quit those countries it would be dangerous to leave Ursicinus in the East, with no one to check his designs, if he should cherish ambitious notions. 3. And these counsels were supported by the rest of.
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... rest of the royal eunuchs, whose avarice and covetousness at that period had risen to excess. These men, while performing their private duties about the court, by secret whispers supplied food for false accusations; and by raising ...
... rest of the royal eunuchs, whose avarice and covetousness at that period had risen to excess. These men, while performing their private duties about the court, by secret whispers supplied food for false accusations; and by raising ...
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... examination , or making any distinction between the innocent and the guilty , condemned some to scourgings , others to torture and exile , some they adjudged to serve in the lowest ranks of the army, and the rest they.
... examination , or making any distinction between the innocent and the guilty , condemned some to scourgings , others to torture and exile , some they adjudged to serve in the lowest ranks of the army, and the rest they.
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... rest they condemned to death. And when they had thus filled the sepulchres with dead bodies, they returned as if in triumph, and brought an account of their exploits to the emperor, who was notoriously severe and implacable against all ...
... rest they condemned to death. And when they had thus filled the sepulchres with dead bodies, they returned as if in triumph, and brought an account of their exploits to the emperor, who was notoriously severe and implacable against all ...
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